English noun: streptococcus tonsilitis | |||
1. | streptococcus tonsilitis (state) an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus | ||
Synonyms | septic sore throat, strep throat, streptococcal sore throat, throat infection | ||
Broader (hypernym) | infection, pharyngitis, raw throat, sore throat | ||